German Instructor for Literacy Courses in Zurich

05 January 2026
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Permanent position
Zürich

Job summary

Flying Teachers is hiring for literacy courses in Zurich! This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to impact students' lives.

Tasks

Plan effective lessons tailored to student needs.
Monitor student attendance and progress consistently.
Maintain good communication with the office staff.

Skills

SVEB training or degree in German as a foreign language required.
Strong communication skills and people skills essential.
Flexibility and adaptability in teaching methods needed.

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About the job

Flying Teachers offers a teaching assignment for literacy courses in Zurich:

Start: Mid-April 2025

Language: German

Level: Literacy

Course times: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

120 lessons of 45 minutes each.

Who are we?

Flying Teachers is a private language school founded over 25 years ago. We are based in Switzerland but also have offices in Germany and Hungary. We teach a wide range of languages and offer tutoring for children in regular schools. We provide intensive courses for all age groups and work in-company to offer targeted language solutions.

Our philosophy is to provide all our clients with a professional, flexible service that tailors teaching to the needs of our clients, and we value our teachers and the skills they bring to the lessons.

What we expect from our teachers:

effective lesson planning
promote student-centered approaches
conduct needs analyses
monitor student attendance
track student progress
maintain good communication with the office
residence near the published location and a work permit for Switzerland
experience in online teaching; knowledge of online tools is an advantage

Requirements

SVEB training or completed studies in German as a foreign language
experience teaching German as a foreign or second language, preferably in literacy
secure command of the German language at native speaker level
strong communication skills and enjoyment in working with people
flexibility and adaptability
willingness to continue education

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV, cover letter, diplomas, certificates, references, and for foreigners a valid residence and work permit in Switzerland) via the registration button below.